Tata Motors to launch 5 new EV nameplates by 2030 On December 23, Tata Motors announced that it will introduce five new EV nameplates by FY 2030 (ending March 31, 2030). It will introduce Sierra.ev and new Punch.ev in 2026. It will also introduce Avinya range of premium luxury EVs by the end of 2026. For the charging infrastructure, it will introduce 400,000 charge points, including over 30,000 public fast chargers through TATA.ev Open Collaborat...

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Maybach brand planned to be launched in Argentina in 2026 On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026. The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Matanza. Maybach is the most exclusive luxury division of the German automak...

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, Germany. Merecedes-Benz VLE combines the smooth ride and handling of a limousine with the flexibility of an MPV. It offers up to eight seats and a modern, innovative interior. The VLE lineup will include practical models for families and active lifestyles, as well as premium versions designed for luxury shuttle services. Based on Mercedes-Benz press release...

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ln, Hyundai, Acura, and Tesla, which round out the top 10. Consumer Reports' 2026 top 10 auto brands      1. Subaru      2. BMW      3. Porsche      4. Honda      5. Toyota      6. Lexus      7. Lincoln      8. Hyundai      9. Acura    10. Tesla Consumer Reports' top 10 luxury brands      1. BMW      2. Porsche      3. Lexus      4. Lincoln      5. Acura      6. Mini      7. Genesis      8. Aud...

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forced plastic and steel for its future models. The new solution is expected to reduce more than 50,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. The major saving comes from removing magnesium, which has a high carbon footprint, and replacing it with a lower-carbon alternative while keeping all JLR’s luxury standards. The material was developed with Celanese (US), CCP Gransden, and Petford Group (UK). After rigorous testing, the hybrid structure pr...

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complete the merger by December 29, upon which the two companies will achieve comprehensive coordination in technology, products, supply chains, manufacturing, marketing, and international resources. The merger will enable Geely Auto to establish full presence across the mass, mid-to-high-end, and luxury market segments with a diversified portfolio spanning internal combustion, pure electric, plug-in hybrid electric, and methanol-hydrogen electr...

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ed on the Middle East and Asia, to establish global benchmarks for smart cities and smart logistics. Middle East focus: A strategic region for QCraft’s long-term AD deployment with public and private partnerships. QCraft also presented its autonomous driving technology solution on the ROX ADAMAS luxury SUV from Rox Motor. The showcase demonstrated QCraft’s mass production readiness and deployment, and the maturity of its L2+ to L4 technology...

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General Misr and Shineray, China, partner for vehicle production in Egypt On December 8, General Misr entered a strategic partnership with China's Shineray Group to establish local assembly operations for both passenger vehicles and motorcycles. The collaboration will see vehicle assembly operations commence by the end of 2026. The partnership will have exclusive distribution rights for the SWM luxury brand in Egypt. It will introduce two new mod...

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ng both private customers and commercial uses, and helps the company gather important real-world data. Mercedes-Benz is also developing its robotaxi ecosystem using Nvidia’s Drive AV platform and continues to work closely with Nvidia on automated driving technology. The S-Class was chosen for its luxury, safety, and advanced tech, making it ideal for a chauffeur-style Level 4 experience. Mercedes-Benz has also received approval to test Level 4 ...

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smart debuts #6 EHD luxury liftback sedan On December 6, smart debuted the #6 EHD (Electric Hybrid Drive), its first luxury liftback sedan. Adopting an elegant, sporty aesthetic exterior design and a multi-gear variable sporty rear wing, the #6 EHD measures 4,906mm long, 1,922mm wide, and 1,508mm high, with a wheelbase of 2,926mm. The #6 EHD is equipped with a super hybrid system, a 120kW 1.5T EVO dedicated hybrid engine, and a 3-speed dedicated...

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November 2025. China passenger car production and sales volumes in November 2025 Retail November retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 2.225 million units, reflecting a year-over-year (y/y) decrease of 8.1%. Year-to-date (YTD) retail sales volume totaled 21.483 million units, up 6.1% y/y. Luxury car retail sales volumes totaled 240,000 units, down 7% y/y. Retail sales volumes of domestic brands totaled 1.49 million units, down 4% y/y. D...

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Changan launches AVATR 12 luxury grand coupe in Russia On December 5, Changan began sales of the AVATR 12 luxury grand coupe in Russia, with prices starting at RUB 6.5 million. The model’s name is pronounced “AVATR-One-Two,” reflecting the design team’s intention to emphasize the brand’s unique identity. The AVATR 12 measures 5,020 mm in length, 1,999 mm in width, and has a wheelbase of 3,020 mm. It is equipped with a modern three-compo...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/08

rm emissions targets for 2025-27. Volkswagen’s FHEV technology is scheduled for launch in late 2025, while Renault has already achieved success with its E-Tech FHEV offerings and is actively expanding its product range. Meanwhile, BMW and Mercedes-Benz are incorporating MHEV technology into their Luxury SUV segments, which continue to show growth. Most automakers are concentrating their fuel cell initiatives predominantly on Heavy-Duty Commerci...

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Ghandhara Industries, Pakistan, to assemble Zhongtong Bus On November 28, Ghandhara Industries Limited announced a strategic partnership with Zhongtong Bus Holding co. Limited (Zhongtong) to distribute luxury buses in the Pakistani market. Ghandhara Industries will also set up a new bus manufacturing line for the assembly of Zhongtong's buses. This new assembly line will be in addition to its existing bus body fabrication facility, enabling the C...

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ARCA updates internal vehicle taxes in Argentina On December 1, it was reported that Argentina’s Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) updated the taxable base for internal taxes applied to vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft sold in the country. The measure concerns the so-called luxury tax, which now affects only high-end vehicles. Between 2014 and early 2025, two tax tiers existed, with the first impacting locally produced models ...

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QNX Sound to be featured on next-gen luxury EV lineup for leading Chinese OEM QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited, announced that it had received an order from one of China’s leading OEMs for its QNX Sound platform. The OEM will deploy QNX Sound on its next-generation luxury EV lineup starting in 2026. QNX Sound is a digital audio platform for software-defined vehicles that consolidates all vehicle audio and acoustic functions into a single s...

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Hongqi launches Golden Sunflower Guoya sedan in Abu Dhabi, UAE On December 1, Hongqi launched the ultra-luxury executive sedan Golden Sunflower Guoya in the UAE, marking the start of its pre-sale in the Middle East. It is powered by a V8 engine delivering 430 kW of combined output and 800 Nm of torque. It can accelerate from 0–100 km/h in just 4.3 seconds. Its 18° rear-wheel steering system ensures effortless agility in urban traffic, allowing...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/02

vatr Technology (Chongqing) Co., Ltd. (Avatr) for public share issuance and listing with the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX). The proceeds will be allocated as follows. 1.       Product, platform, and technology development: The focus will be on the development of high-end and luxury new energy passenger SUV models that balance sales scale and profit margins. The new vehicle models will adopt a modular platform architecture ...

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Zhengzhou Nissan launches Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck On November 27, Zhengzhou Nissan launched the Frontier Pro luxury pickup truck. The model is available in nine PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), gasoline, and diesel variants, with prices ranging from CNY 169,900 to CNY 249,900. The Frontier Pro is the first Nissan global pickup truck model designed, developed, and produced in China for global export, while the Frontier Pro PHEV is...

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Warwick Acoustics, UK develops electrostatic audio systems for luxury cars On November 20, Warwick Acoustics announced that it has developed Electrostatic Audio Systems for automotive markets, capable of making a car sound up to ten times larger than its actual size. The company’s 1 mm-thick flat speakers produce planar, or “near-flat,” sound waves. With their ultra-light and thin design, Warwick Acoustics can create audio experiences that...

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